‘Low level’. This term is used in martial arts to indicate the height
of an attach or defense. In Kendo it means level with the abdomen; in Karate
it can extend to mean level with the ground. When used with the word for
punch or kick it denotes the region at which the attack is aimed; when used
with the work for block, the same applies. It can also mean a defensive movement
with the forearm, followed by a punch delivered with a twist of the body.

3.

(gay'dawn) “lower” or “lower level” A term often used in karate to pinpoint
an area to be attacked. Usually refers to the lower trunk area.

gedan barai A block performed
with the outside of the forearm to deflect punches and kicks delivered middle
and low. The blocking arm travels from near the opposite shoulder down to
the outside of the knee, in a sweeping motion across the chest area. One
of the first techniques taught in Karate and Tae Kwon Do, it is a very important
though basic one.

[Judo] ‘Scarf-hold’, a technique from
Osae-komi(holding down on the ground).
Tori ‘lies’ across Uke’s body; Uke is on his back. Tori presses his or her
right ribs area against Uke’s chest and side, spreading his or her legs wide
and pushing against the floor with the soles of his or her feet to prevent
escape. There are two forms of Gesa-gatame: controlling the side of the body
around the rib cage (Hon
Gesa-gatame) and Ushiro Gesa-gatame, which consists of controlling
across the chest by the arm and the belt. In the second technique, Tori lies
on his or her left side, facing in the opposite direction. There are two
variations on these two techniques. The first is
Kuzure Gesa-gatame or ‘broken
scarf-hold’, in which Tori lies on his or her right side. The second is
Makura Gesa-gatame, in which Uke is controlled from the rear. Also
called Kesa-gatame.

10.

In Judo, called a scarf hold, a grappling technique in which the practitioner
lies across the opponent’s body. Varieties of scarf holds include
kuzure-gesa gatame, ushiro
gesa-gatame, makura gesa-gatame and
hon gesa gatame. Also spelled
Kesa-gatame.

In Judo, any of several hold down techniques performed by throwing the opponent
to his or her back and wedging the upper body between the thigh and the arm
pit.

Reverse Cross Lock
You hold your opponent’s lapels or the back of his collar with your arms
crossed and choke him by applying pressure with your hands. It is important
that you control your opponent’s body while you apply the technique. Either
arm may be on top, but it is always the top arm that takes the normal grip.
This technique can be applied from above, from the sides, while on one’s
back, or while standing.

10.

The practitioner kneels over the opponent, performing a strangulation.